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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

3

Garden Party at Lynn Home by Sunny Set Club

A Garden Party hosted by Sunny Set Club members at Miss Katherine Lynn's home last Friday featured games and entertainment. Guests enjoyed an arbor party with lab colors and refreshments served by members while Miss Beth O’Neil Miss Katherine Lynn and Joe Horn provided accordion numbers.

Katherine Lynn Beth O'Neil Joe Horn Patricia Sullivan Edna Joyce Gribble Martha Jeanne Henry Clarice Harper Curuistine Gray Nora Glenn Irene Ball Frances Stevenson Jean and Louise Anderson Wilmma Ruth Forbis Owen Gidmore Messrs Austin O'Neil Raburn Holton Jimmie Cochran Aaron Hurst Douglas Bevers Denzil Bevers Eddie J. White Frank Mitchell Victor Williams Bobby Maddox A. Combs

Aberdeen Missionary Society Meeting Report

Aberdeen Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at the church. Readings were given by Mrs Ike Rogers Mrs J D Jenkins and Arlis Ketner. Attendants included Mesdames Inn Wall Ike Rogers J D Jenkins Dollie Fletcher and Miss Arlis Ketner.

Methodist Missionary. Society At Aberdeen Ike Rogers J. D. Jenkins Arlis Ketner Mesdames Inn Wall Dollie Fletcher

Mrs Bruce Hite Hosts Circle 4 Meeting

Circle 4 of the Women's Missionary Society at First Baptist Church met with Mrs Bruce Hite on Monday afternoon June 21. Mrs Coffee opened with a devotional and the group voted to piece quilts at the next gathering. Attendees included Mesdames Woods Marable Coffee Kersten Box Benge Clement and Hite. Mrs J O Wood will entertain next.

Circle 4 Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Bruce Hite

Summer footwear fashion sparks bold prints and high heels

Denton style notes show shoes for women embracing summer brightness with riotous prints on brown navy or black grounds. Many designs feature high heels and toe heel hooks, while sport and street wear call for discreet lines in dark linen options with subtle embellishments.

Denton Milady

Mrs. E. Lindley Honored With Shower Hosted by Pauline Elliott

Thursday June 10 at the home of Mrs. Billie Cornett the shower honoring Mrs. Eugene Lindley formerly Miss Leoma Neece featured a program by Miss Naomi Slay and Miss Helen Hudson. A large guest list included Mrs. Harmon Lindley and Mrs. Claude Neece among many others.

Mrs. E. Lindley Pauline Elliott Eugene , Lindley Leoma Neece Billie Cornett Naomi Slay Helen Hudson Miss Slay Miss Hudson J. M. Stowell Leslie Moore Oleta Knowles Hardy Sweatt Dewey Ellis Bert Starkey Hunter Sims Jess Cook Pauline Rogers Leona Carson Annie Lee Graham Harmon Lindley Claude Neece Guy Lindley T. M. Stansell Lorene Esssary Ineva Cudd R. A. Dyson Della Caldwell Pauline Simpson Lee Ella Bowen J. A. Lowe Dick Lindley

Samnerwood Home Demonstration Club Hosts Meeting

The Samnerwood Home Demonstration Club met on June 17 at Mrs. Harry Jones home with Miss Moser presenting a posture in house work chart and kitchen equipment lecture. A cabinet finishing demo used linseed oil and varnish and a play was shown during recreation. Members and visitors received refreshments and several new members joined the club. The next meeting is set for July 1 at Mrs. Charles Bradley home.

Samnerwood Harry Jones M. Moser Moser Mesdames George Hurt L. C. Sparkman L. M. Sparkman G. L. Hall Roy Hayes John Ambler Miss Moser J. T. Daffron Jimmie Jones Charles Bradley D. M. Payne H. G. Marchant R. L. Thompson J. L. Deger R. 8. Fisher L. M.sparkman

J. V. Langford Graduates From Mesa High School

J. V. Langford son of Mr and Mrs EBBE Langford and formerly of Wellington graduated from Mesa Arizona High School in the May class. He alone took part in the Montezuma pageant produced in the mountains near Mesa. Langford played with the Skyrockets 1935 36 and is well known by Wellington residents.

J. V. Langford Ebbe. Langford Wellington Mesa, Arizona Mesa J. W. Langford

Sub-Deb Girls Organize Blue Bonnet Club at Henry Home

Miss Martha Jeanne Henry hosted the first meeting on Tuesday June 15 to organize the Blue Bonnet Sub Deb Club. The group planned weekly Wednesday gatherings for study with Mrs Ge Henry and Mrs L E in attendance.

Henry Martha Jeanne Henry Blue Bonnet Will Be Ge L. E

Dance at Rivercrest Country Club Friday Evening

Social event highlighted by the Rivercrest Country Club dance on Friday June 18 with Clyde Miller's Orchestra. About sixty guests attended with elaborate sunflower and white taper decorations and a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Harold Watkins and numerous other couples.

Mrs Richard Cocke Hosts Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs Richard Cocke entertained the No Trump Bridge Club on Wednesday evening June 16. Four rounds of play produced Mrs J W Wells as high and Miss Annalu Harper as second high. Flowers and a salad course followed for a group including Mesdames W A Leach Wells Cunningham Kelly Pigg Deskins Wells Lester Benge John D Glenn Harold Watkins Darvin Nix Misses Margaret Goforth Thelma Masten Margaret Moser Annalu Harper Lydabel Aaron Bull Bess Bell Virginia Philips.

Richard Cocke No Trump Bridge Club J. W. Wells Annalu Harper Margaret Goforth Thelma Masten Margaret Moser Lydabel Aaron Bull Bess Bell Virginia Philips

Mrs A R Clay Hosts Abra Demonstration Club

Mrs A R Clay hosted the Abra Home Demonstration Club on Wednesday June 16 with a kitchen convenience demonstration by Miss M Moser. Members and guests attended for refreshments and expressions of appreciation for Mrs Jack Claunch, with the next meeting set for July 7 at Mrs Guy Beasley.

A. R. Clay Abra Home Gus Gooch Guy Beasley M. Moser L. C. Pharis Jack Claunch John Everett Frank Mayo Lou Harvey Joe Laycock Fred Bradley Wayne Laycock Frances Shipley Frank Carreker James Murry Pat Bradley Clark Margaret Moser Loraine Everett Vivian Clay Mra. A.R. Clay Clay Mra

Wellington High Home Economics class picnic port Memphis

Members of the Wellington High School summer Home Economics class went to Memphis last week for a swimming party and picnic with Lakeview and Memphis departments. Sponsor Miss Lila Allred accompanied the girls Martha Jeanne Henry Edna Joyce Gribble Helen McGill Lila Lee Thomas and Patricia Sullivan.

Wellington High School Memphis Lakeview Lila Allred Martha Jeanne Henry Edna Joyce Gribble Helen McGill Lila Lee Thomas Patricia Sullivan

Pollyanna O'Neil Hosts Playmates Club Party

Pollyanna O'Neil served as hostess for the Playmates Club gathering on Thursday afternoon. The program featured tap dance by Dorothy Jane Riggs, a pantomime The Magic Slipper with Alene Raburn as princess and Mary Lou Williams as Elizabeth, Elva Hill as the mother, Pollyanna O'Neil on piano, and a dance by Helen Jo Berry. Games on the lawn and refreshments followed. attendees included Buddy Forbis, Ted O'Neil, Walter Lee O'Neil, Gene Manzer, Fred Decker Jr, Junior Melton, Nita Ball, Clara Bess Ball, Peggy Jean Riggs, with members Nancy Sullivan, Alene Raburn, Helen Jo Berry, Mary Lou Williams, Dorothy Jane Riggs, Pearl Ball, Elva Hill and Pollyanna O'Neil.

Pollyanna O'Neil Playmate Club Dorothy Jane Riggs the Magic Slipper Alene Raburn Mary Lou Williams Elizabeth Elva Hill Helen Jo Berry Buddy Forbis Ted O'Neil Walter Lee O'Neil Gene Manzer Fred Decker, Jr Junior Melton Nita Ball Clara Bess Ball Peggy Jean Riggs Nancy Sullivan Pearl Ball Elva Hil

Mrs. W. A. Morrow Hosts South Wellington Club

Mrs. W. A. Morrow entertains the South Wellington Club at her home on Friday June 18 at 2 30. Demonstrator Miss Moser urges kitchen efficiency with tips on arranging sinks and saving steps. Members listed include Mrs. M C Pigg Mrs Bill Smith Mrs W Q Perrish Mrs Joe Parrigin Robert Karnes Miss M Moser Miss Ruby Lee Roberts and the hostess. The next meeting is set for June 24 at 2 80 o clock at Mrs Bill Smiths home.

M. Moser South Wellington Club W. A. Morrow M. C. Pigg Bill Smith W. Q. Perrish Joe Parrigin Robert Karnes Ruby Lee Roberts Mra

Mrs Ruth Alexander Hosts Picnic On O M Creek

Mrs Ruth Alexander gave a picnic on O M Creek last week with horseback riding and games. Guests included Mr and Mrs B L Akers Doria and Marian Akers LaVerne To legon Cleys Ingram Alois Van Pelt Olan Alexander and Lorraine Alexander.

Ruth Alexander O! M. Creek B. L. Akers Doria Marian Akers LaVerne Legon Cleys Ingram Alois van’ Pelt Olan Alexander Lorraine. Alexander

Reunion Honors Montgomery Family At Plymouth Home

Mrs. L. M. Montgomery hosted a reunion and dinner at her home three miles south of Plymouth on Sunday to honor her son Jim Montgomery and his Dallas family. Attendees included Lloyd and El Paso linked relatives, Graves Montgomery’s family, and numerous Montgomery and Thompson relatives from Plymouth and Dallas.

L. M. Montgomery Plymouth Jim Montgomery Dallas Lloyd Montgomery el Paso Mia Graves Montgomery Bill Judie Randson Bobbie Jean Dulles Lee Thompson Luther Thompson Luther Owen Fern Sumnerwood Vera Clement Peggy Charlene Jake Montgomery Mary Ruth Geneva Martha Shirley Ann Henry Beckman Lafayette Albert Montgomery Jeanette Louise Maxine Nath Thompson Joe Rae Thompson W. H. Montgomery Howard Forbis Forbis John Forbis Mable Ozell Byrd Woodrow Byrd Kenneth W. T. Poff Willie Mary John Eron

Norma Joyce Brock Honoree On Seventh Birthday

Mrs. N A Brock hosted a June 19 city park party for Norma Joyce Brock turning seven. Guests joined in games and playground fun then enjoyed cake and ice cream with pink and white refreshments and balloons.

Mra. N.A. Brock Norma Joyce Mra. J. A. Brock Kenneth Wilson Curtis Ray Hopper Joan Brock 0. W. Summers Joan Peat R. O. Sisk Barbara Wilking Teddy Wayne Brock Lara Bess Finley Tommie Jo Moulton Norma Joyce Brock Mrs N. A. Brock

Sunny Set Sub Deb Club Forms At Anderson Home

The Sunny Set Sub Deb Club organized at the Anderson home with motto Keep Your Sunny Side Up. Officers elected include Katherine Lynn president Ruth Forbis vice president Irene Ball secretary and Betty Jane Ellis treasurer. Members are girls aged 14 and 15, with meetings every two weeks and a budding social schedule.

Jean Louise Anderson Katherine Lynn Wilma Ruth Forbis Irene Ball Betty Jane Ellis Miss Frances Stevenson Missey Jean Laurae Anderson Ming Wile Ruth Forb

Surprise bathroom shower honors Mrs Bill Leach

Mrs Bill Leach received a surprise bathroom shower at the Vaughan home Thursday evening with Miss Virginia Phillips assisting her mother Mrs H A Phillips. Guests enjoyed a program including vocal and piano pieces by local performers, followed by ice cream tea and cookies.

Virginia Phillips H. A. Phillips Bill Leach Vaughan Calvin Aaron Floyd Shields W. E. Leach Orval! Clark Harold Watkins Cleo Templeton J. H. Starr Calvin Nix J. W. Wells Richard Cocke Clyde Drake Paul Brewer Robert Brewer Laura Campbell Zula Porter Lee Fortenberry Harvey Dorman

Y W A Meets At Mrs Neal With Picnic Planned

Mrs J P Neal hosted the Y W A meeting on Monday June 21 with Miss Lois Murray in charge The group planned a picnic for Tuesday evening June 29 Attendees included Bertha Kent Lois Murray Mauryen Hunt Texanna Wooldridge Pauline Elliott Pauline Rogers Oneta Graham Larry Hays Merle Hays Mozelle Graham and Mrs J P Neal The Curry sisters Virginia and Lorraine visiting their parents Mr and Mrs F Curry in Pampa New handling noted for upcoming social meeting and visits

J. P. Neal Lois Murray Bertha Kent Mauryen Hunt Texanna Wooldridge Pauline Elliott Pauline Rogers Oneta Graham Larry Hays Merle Hays Mozelle Graham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lynn Aberdeen Missionary Society Mrs. Bruce Hite Young Modern Tate College Samnerwood Club Mesa High School Country Club Rivercrest Country Club Clyde Miller Winifred Lewis Joe Hite John D.glenn Lester Ben Bridge Club Abra Rosazella Shields Taylor Moore Mere Moore Rosazella Frances Truvie Roan Lelia Carmen Marchant Atlie Shields Lillie Mesars Roland Ned Berry Billy Lindly' Shiel Horace Small, Jr Home Economics Dep't Mrs. Montgomery Sunny Set Anderson Mrs. Howard Forbis Pauline Starr P. EB. Starr Horace Small Shamrock Starr At & O Elack W. B. Hicks Methodist Church P. E. Starr Mary Jack Jones Quanah L. C. Hill Abilene Christian College West Texas State Teachers College E. H. Small Terrell Military College Ince Amarillo Dixon Drug Company Earl Hunter Charlotte Cone Virginia Lee Fortenberry John Herman Starr Small Vehie Copeland Mamie Gilliland Elmer Driskill T. C Crabtree Quall Jack Jones W.B. Hicks J.T.' Martindale H. B. Martindale Needwood Virginia Lorraine Curry Pampa Mrs. F, Curry Palace Drag
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